Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The S640 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S640 grades against the ZS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S640 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic ZS10
S640 | ZS10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Nikon S640
ZS10 | S640 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic ZS10
S640 | ZS10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S640 offers exterior measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS10 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the S640 vs the ZS10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S640 and ZS10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S640 and ZS10.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS10 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged S640 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S640 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-08-04 | 2011-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 219g (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 260 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $225 | $350 |